As l've gotten older, l've begun to notice a pattern in my most loyal and long-lasting social circle-the people who have stood the test of time.
We've all been through experiences that have made us anything but typical.
I'm surrounded by extraordinary people, each extremely gifted in unique ways, yet we often find ourselves as our biggest obstacles.
We each processed our childhoods the best we could on our own and eventually sought help.
Though I am not neurodivergent, most of my chosen family have been diagnosed as adults with neurodivergences like PTSD, depression, autism, ADHD, and more.
Those who haven't sought help are a bit more stuck, but it all makes sense now.
Looking back I realize we were drawn to one another because our experiences made us outcasts.
So, we gravitated to the people who allowed us to be ourselves, and didn't judge folks for being different.
Tijuana Jackson
As l've gotten older, l've begun to notice a pattern in my most loyal and long-lasting social circle-the people who have stood the test of time.
We've all been through experiences that have made us anything but typical.
I'm surrounded by extraordinary people, each extremely gifted in unique ways, yet we often find ourselves as our biggest obstacles.
We each processed our childhoods the best we could on our own and eventually sought help.
Though I am not neurodivergent, most of my chosen family have been diagnosed as adults with neurodivergences like PTSD, depression, autism, ADHD, and more.
Those who haven't sought help are a bit more stuck, but it all makes sense now.
Looking back I realize we were drawn to one another because our experiences made us outcasts.
So, we gravitated to the people who allowed us to be ourselves, and didn't judge folks for being different.
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